HONEY PECAN CHICKEN

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From an old community cookbook.

Provided by Lori Loucas

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

SAUCE:
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 Tbsp shallot, minced
1 c orange juice, fresh
1/4 c bourboun
1 c whipping cream
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
CHICKEN:
1/4 c flour
1 tsp fresh thyme, minced
1/4 c pecans, finely chopped
salt & pepper, to taste
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Make the sauce: Heat butter in a medium saucepan. Add shallots and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until tender, but not browned.
  • 2. Add the orange juice and bourbon. Increase heat and continue cooking until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup.
  • 3. Add the cream and reduce until slightly thickened. Add honey and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Make the chicken: Combine the flour, thyme, pecans, salt and pepper. Heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet.
  • 5. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, add it to the pan and saute until golden brown.
  • 6. NOTE: if the chicken breasts are large and thick, after sauteeing, cover pan and continue cooking for 10 minutes, then remove lid and saute another 2-3 minutes.
  • 7. Pour sauce onto each plate and place chicken breast in center. Serve additional sauce separately.

Kaleab tadese Kal bix
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I've tried many honey pecan chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.


bonya barati
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The chicken is elegant and the sauce is divine.


Jobe Rsa
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Sdsanjaidhanu Sdsanjaidhanu
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredible.


foo nissan
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I'm not a big fan of honey pecan chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing.


Jay Riv
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover rotisserie chicken and it was delicious.


Pragas Mandal
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for.


Ruth Adhiambo
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This recipe was a disaster. The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was too salty.


Afsheen Tahir
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Atif Latif
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the chicken turned out great.


sylvia flockjohn
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I would definitely make this again. The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful.


Rubel Mirdha
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The sauce was a bit too sweet, but overall the chicken was good.


Zekiya Jimma
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Easy to make and delicious!


Melindra Grg
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Becca Rosas
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The chicken was moist and flavorful, but the sauce was a little too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less honey next time.


Dom Reeve
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


james njeri
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily fixed. Overall, this is a great recipe that I will definitely be making again.


SophiaBeatrice Nitu
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This honey pecan chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


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